on air now
NOW PLAYING
Kea Zawadi
up next
Up Next
Queenie Grootboom
on air now
NOW PLAYING
Kea Zawadi
up next
Up Next
Queenie Grootboom
 

Proteas crush Netherlands in Pink ODI

CSA Facebook


The Proteas cruised to a massive 146-run victory over the Netherlands in the third Betway Pink One Day International in Johannesburg on Sunday.

That was thanks to a maiden century from Aiden Markram and a career-best five-for from Sisanda Magala.

The win saw the host conclude a 2-nil win in the rearranged three-match series, moving South Africa further in the race for ICC Cricket World Cup qualification.

Markram smashed 175 off 126 balls, which included 17 fours and 7 sixes.

He was supported by David Miller, who bludgeoned 91 off 61 balls.

Seamer, Magala was the pick of the bowlers with his five for 43 runs to see the Netherlands bowled out for 224 in 39.1 overs.

Cricket South Africa said the victory gave the Proteas a commanding win and one that means they moved ahead of West Indies in the race for the World Cup later this year,

CSA said the only side that can catch them is Ireland when they take on Bangladesh next month.

South Africa beat the Netherlands by eight wickets at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Friday.

The two ODIs were a continuation of the series which started in November 2021, where the first ODI was washed out and then the Dutch returned home due to a new coronavirus outbreak in South Africa,